Moving indoors, put an end to entry-hall clutter and rainy-day scrambles with a chic container that keeps umbrellas neat and at your fingertips. The ones shown on this page feature water-resistant materials and finishes, as well as tall, tip-resistant designs. Umbrella stands, Hidris in aluminum and chrome by Ligne Roset. Ivy in aluminum from MoMA Design Store. Cestini in blue synthetic by Kartell.

The clutter-control patrol continues with sleek hall trees and hanging racks. Part sculpture, part storage solution, the designs shown here stylishly supplement closet space, as well as offering breathing room and easy access to jackets, hats, bags, and the like. Eames Hang-It-All in metal and painted wood from Design Within Reach. Juliette coatrack in chrome and maple wood from Pure Design.

Eames Hang-It-All storage rack from DESIGN WITHIN REACH, 800-944-2233; also available through The MoMA Design Store, The Museum of Modern Art, New York, 800-793-3167. Juliette coatrack by Christopher Arnold and Johnny Linn from PURE DESIGN, 800-483-5643. Large HarryCarry Tote totebag in woven vinyl with leather handles by CHILEWICH, available through Mxyplyzyk, (212) 989-4300 and The Gardener, (510) 548-6116.